COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
PURPOSE: To gather local experiences and traditional knowledge about how
Ginger is used in health remedies
TARGET GROUP: 20 PARTICIPANTS (10 STUDENTS, 5 TEACHERS, 5 VILLAGERS)
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1. What ailments do you treat using ginger?
2. How do you prepare it?
3. How do you often use it?
4. Do you feel it works better than pills?
5. Are there any side effects?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES
QUESTION MOST COMMON ANSWER
Ailments treated Cold, cough, stomachache, nausea
Preparation method Boil in water (tea), chew raw, mix with
honey
Frequency of use 2-3 times per week during illness
Perceived effectiveness Yes, especially coughs
Side effects Slight burning in stomach (2
respondents)
LITERATURE REVIEW
SOURCES:
.PubMed journal article- ginger contains compounds like gingerol
and shogaol that fight inflammation and bacteria
.WHO report- ginger is classified as a medicinal plant used globally
.Science Direct- research confirms ginger helps reduce nausea,
inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant
SUMMARY:
.Gingerol is a primary active compound, providing anti-inflammatory
and analgesic effects.
.Studies confirm ginger’s use for treating digestive issues, arthritis, and
respiratory conditions
.Research backs up traditional uses seen in Pamushana community
CONCLUSION:
This combined approach:
.Scientifically confirms ginger’s mild acidity, flavonoids, and essential
oils
.Matches what people in Pamushana experience and believe
.Agrees with what researchers and journals say globally
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
PURPOSE: To gather local experiences and traditional knowledge about how
Ginger is used in health remedies
TARGET GROUP: 20 PARTICIPANTS (10 STUDENTS, 5 TEACHERS, 5 VILLAGERS)
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1. What ailments do you treat using ginger?
2. How do you prepare it?
3. How do you often use it?
4. Do you feel it works better than pills?
5. Are there any side effects?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES
QUESTION MOST COMMON ANSWER
Ailments treated Cold, cough, stomachache, nausea
Preparation method Boil in water (tea), chew raw, mix with
honey
Frequency of use 2-3 times per week during illness
Perceived effectiveness Yes, especially coughs
Side effects Slight burning in stomach (2
respondents)
LITERATURE REVIEW
SOURCES:
.PubMed journal article- ginger contains compounds like gingerol
and shogaol that fight inflammation and bacteria
.WHO report- ginger is classified as a medicinal plant used globally
.Science Direct- research confirms ginger helps reduce nausea,
inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant
SUMMARY:
.Gingerol is a primary active compound, providing anti-inflammatory
and analgesic effects.
.Studies confirm ginger’s use for treating digestive issues, arthritis, and
respiratory conditions
.Research backs up traditional uses seen in Pamushana community
CONCLUSION:
This combined approach:
.Scientifically confirms ginger’s mild acidity, flavonoids, and essential
oils
.Matches what people in Pamushana experience and believe
.Agrees with what researchers and journals say globally
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
PURPOSE: To gather local experiences and traditional knowledge about how
Ginger is used in health remedies
TARGET GROUP: 20 PARTICIPANTS (10 STUDENTS, 5 TEACHERS, 5 VILLAGERS)
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1. What ailments do you treat using ginger?
2. How do you prepare it?
3. How do you often use it?
4. Do you feel it works better than pills?
5. Are there any side effects?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES
QUESTION MOST COMMON ANSWER
Ailments treated Cold, cough, stomachache, nausea
Preparation method Boil in water (tea), chew raw, mix with
honey
Frequency of use 2-3 times per week during illness
Perceived effectiveness Yes, especially coughs
Side effects Slight burning in stomach (2
respondents)
LITERATURE REVIEW
SOURCES:
.PubMed journal article- ginger contains compounds like gingerol
and shogaol that fight inflammation and bacteria
.WHO report- ginger is classified as a medicinal plant used globally
.Science Direct- research confirms ginger helps reduce nausea,
inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant
SUMMARY:
.Gingerol is a primary active compound, providing anti-inflammatory
and analgesic effects.
.Studies confirm ginger’s use for treating digestive issues, arthritis, and
respiratory conditions
.Research backs up traditional uses seen in Pamushana community
CONCLUSION:
This combined approach:
.Scientifically confirms ginger’s mild acidity, flavonoids, and essential
oils
.Matches what people in Pamushana experience and believe
.Agrees with what researchers and journals say globally
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
PURPOSE: To gather local experiences and traditional knowledge about how
Ginger is used in health remedies
TARGET GROUP: 20 PARTICIPANTS (10 STUDENTS, 5 TEACHERS, 5 VILLAGERS)
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1. What ailments do you treat using ginger?
2. How do you prepare it?
3. How do you often use it?
4. Do you feel it works better than pills?
5. Are there any side effects?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES
QUESTION MOST COMMON ANSWER
Ailments treated Cold, cough, stomachache, nausea
Preparation method Boil in water (tea), chew raw, mix with
honey
Frequency of use 2-3 times per week during illness
Perceived effectiveness Yes, especially coughs
Side effects Slight burning in stomach (2
respondents)
LITERATURE REVIEW
SOURCES:
.PubMed journal article- ginger contains compounds like gingerol
and shogaol that fight inflammation and bacteria
.WHO report- ginger is classified as a medicinal plant used globally
.Science Direct- research confirms ginger helps reduce nausea,
inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant
SUMMARY:
.Gingerol is a primary active compound, providing anti-inflammatory
and analgesic effects.
.Studies confirm ginger’s use for treating digestive issues, arthritis, and
respiratory conditions
.Research backs up traditional uses seen in Pamushana community
CONCLUSION:
This combined approach:
.Scientifically confirms ginger’s mild acidity, flavonoids, and essential
oils
.Matches what people in Pamushana experience and believe
.Agrees with what researchers and journals say globally